I have friends who cook and bake all the time, not me, I cook enough for my family! But when I do cook or bake, I always turn to old favorites. My 'go to' recipes that I can rely on to always turn out well. I like recipes that are quick, easy and inexpensive to make. Rock cakes are a good standby of mine, a favorite of my children and great to take anywhere.
This morning I decided to try something different with the recipe. I added fresh orange juice, and that one additional ingredient lifted my 'old' recipe into something new. I am so happy to share this with you all!
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2 cups self rising flour
3oz butter - softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange zest - about 2 teaspoons
1 egg - well beaten
Pre-heat the oven to 400F/Gas 6, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (this saves a lot of washing up!)
Put the raisins into a small bowl, cover with the orange juice and leave them to soak.
Place the flour into a bowl and rub in the softened butter until you have a mixture that resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add in the sugar and the orange zest. Drain the raisins and add them into the bowl, mixing until the fruit is coated with the flour. Beat the egg and add 3 tablespoons of orange juice. Add the egg mixture to the bowl and mix to a soft dough. Spoon small heaps onto the baking tray and transfer to the oven for about 12-15 minutes until the tops are a light, golden brown.
DRIZZLE
Mix together confectioner's sugar and orange juice until well blended and a nice runny consistency, not too thin, and not too thick!! Drizzle over the cooled rock cakes.
Enjoy, with a cuppa of course!
Wendy
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